Osceola and Jesuit squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Osceola had to settle for second. They lost 16-4 to the Jesuit Tigers. Osceola's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Vincent Ferrell was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Jesuit's side, Kaden Waechter was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Waechter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Waechter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Wilson Andersen looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jack Clark was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Cannon Murtagh was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Osceola's loss dropped their record down to 19-8. As for Jesuit, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season.
Osceola does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jesuit, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Parrish Community at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Jesuit's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while Parrish Community has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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